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News From Your Neighbors: Winnetka Police respond to backlash from viral 'Glitter Bomb' video

Winnetka Police responded to criticism after Mark Rober, an engineer, inventor and YouTube personality, claimed he did not receive help from police after thieves stole his packages in a viral prank video .

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Staff report
9:46 am CST January 2, 2019

THE WINNETKA CURRENT
Winnetka Police respond to backlash from viral ‘Glitter Bomb’ video
After a YouTube video that was intended to be light-hearted went viral this week, the Winnetka Police Department has been under scrutiny after some viewers have inaccurately criticized the department for not responding to stolen-package reports.

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